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- Middlesex County
- 5/14/24
- 05/16/2024
- 125 Minutes
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Overview: The Middlesex Borough Council convened to address a variety of issues, but the budget approval and a debate over the tree ordinance stole the spotlight. The council faced criticism from residents over a 7.5% tax increase and deliberated on the necessity of a fee for tree removal permits on private property.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/23/24
- 04/30/2024
- 126 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent Middlesex Borough Council meeting, discussions became contentious as members clashed over budget transparency and the digitalization of archives. The meeting was marked by heated exchanges, particularly surrounding the controversy of whether the digitization of the JAYB archives was misleadingly excluded from budget discussions, leading to accusations of deception and calls for an internal investigation. Additionally, the council addressed a range of other topics including the announcement of the inaugural Pillars of Middlesex awards, operational updates for the upcoming pool season, and various community concerns such as erosion issues and the sale of surplus properties.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/9/24
- 04/17/2024
- 58 Minutes
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Overview: The Middlesex Borough Council recently convened to tackle a variety of issues, with the introduction of the 2024 Municipal budget taking center stage. The council grappled with fiscal challenges, including an increase in the surplus balance, tax collection rates, and the expected average municipal tax increase. These budgetary concerns were compounded by increased expenditures for seniors, additional police staffing, and higher insurance costs, all set against the backdrop of inflation affecting essential goods like gas and plastics.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 3/26/24
- 03/28/2024
- 50 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Middlesex Borough Council meeting, members addressed the community’s concerns about zoning for firearm sales near schools, the appointment of the 2024 Environmental Commission, and various budgetary and property matters. The meeting was marked by resident input on issues and the council’s consideration of ordinances and resolutions affecting the borough.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 3/12/24
- 03/14/2024
- 108 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Middlesex Borough Council, a debate unfolded regarding the future of the Culture and Heritage Committee, a body responsible for preserving the borough’s culture and history and encouraging creative talent. The discussion, which included differing perspectives on the committee’s role and potential reorganization, raised concerns about the potential dissolution of the committee and the impact on cultural events such as the Flower Festival. The meeting also addressed multiple community-related topics, including volunteer needs, various committee updates, and the coordination of town events.
